Training

Department of War Avian Knowledge Network Training – Cobscook Institute, ME

The DoW AKN Team will be offering a three-day in-person training at Cobscook Institute, Township of Trescott, ME.

When: 11-13 August 2026, 0800-1700
Where: Cobscook Institute (Host: Naval Support Activity Cutler), Township of Trescott, ME
Who: DoW personnel and those that support DoW avian monitoring and research

Attendees will learn how the AKN system is organized, how to create project metadata and input data, how data sharing levels work, and how to visualize, analyze, and aggregate data for conservation purposes. Participants will leave with the capability to upload, archive, access, and use extensive avian data tools to assist in NEPA analysis and assessing impacts of readiness and non-readiness activities directly supporting the military mission.

This training session will take place over three days. Two days will be classroom instruction on the AKN system and focus on DoW’s coordinated and comprehensive approach. The third day will include a field component where attendees will complete a field survey with standardized sampling methods and return to the classroom to directly input data into a DoW “Project” within the AKN.

>> For those of you traveling from out of the area, our local host provided the following information about lodging:

Cobscook Institute does offer limited lodging https://cobscookinstitute.org/lodging . This is bunk house lodging.  They do have a cabin rental on property as well.

Machias, Maine Lodging Options:

• https://www.machiasriverinn.com/
• https://www.margarettainn.com/
• https://www.bluebirdmotelmaine.com/

Lubec, Maine Lodging Options:

• https://www.eastlandmotel.com/
• https://www.theinnonthewharf.com/

August is blueberry harvest time and lodging fills up quick.  Recommend making lodging arrangements ASAP. 

There is no cost for this training except for participant travel expenses.

Click the link below the learn more about this training and to submit a registration request form.